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Y82 JBM

2001 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 JBM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,137 miles

Clutch lever slightly bent but operative

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,556 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 78,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,886 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,367 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,144 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,143 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 77,139 miles

Brake performance not tested due to majour bind front break (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,391 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,076 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,621 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front clutch lever perch worn

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever worn

foot rest loose no spring

Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,619 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front clutch lever perch worn

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever worn

foot rest loose no spring

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,959 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,809 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,950 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,950 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,451 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,451 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 36,238 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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Y82 JBM is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y82 JBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y82 JBM registered?

Y82 JBM is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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